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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1949
Page
2
Yesterday's sell price list shows provisions for Horsham stores with figures for various commodities. The document records wholesale levels and local retail expectations guiding suppliers and merchants in the market.
A long page of social notices from Horsham and district records weddings and anniversaries across families. Vera C and others are named in engagements, with details of receptions, venues like Bendigo and Minimay, along with a large Bereavement section and memorials.
The obituary notes the funeral service for Willian Thin after a lengthy illness. A service was held at the gravesite with family and friends in attendance, including several local names and associations referenced in the notice.
Curran, accused in a feud related incident, is committed for trial at General Sessions in Horsham, while a separate matter concerns damage to a tractor from abnormal oil lubrication after water entered the oil system. Witnesses describe the property and actions leading to the investigation, with statements from Constable Dwyer and others about Curran’s involvement and motive.
Personal news notes Mr and Mrs Jov williams and their party from Bendigo and Charlton visit Horsham. They stay with Mr and Mrs Les Lawes and others at various local addresses during the week, with social visits and local hospitality noted throughout.
Horsham Centenary Council offers a 3 5 pound prize to the best poster design promoting the Horsham centenary next October. Open to Horsham and district pupils only. Chairman L N Needham said a printed calender style poster displayed in public places would promote Horsham to residents.
Australian entertainer Marjorie Lawrence visits Tows Hall on Friday night June 17 under J. C. Williamson. She has just returned from a successful European tour and is recovering from a medical condition. Doctors report slow recovery but expect she will walk again.
John Keyte was fined £10 with costs 3 5 6 at Horsham Court for unsanitary conveniences at 2 Errett Street. Health Inspector Milburn reported two lavatories, one misused as a store, and no improvements since adjournment. The council warned inspections would continue and Keyte could be summoned again if changes are not made.
R M Ansett discussed Horsham airport prospects at a Melbourne briefing. He said Ansett Airways proposed operating an air service to Horsham once an airport is available, with annual requests for permission since 193? and a March 30 filing noted.
A female cyclist was struck by a truck on Victoria Parade at 1:25 pm yesterday. The driver Br Shepherd of Valentine Avenue claimed the rider swerved into the truck causing the collision. Several cyclists were on the road at the time and the incident is under investigation.
Rainfall figures recorded across the Wimmera region show scattered totals with Berebosten and Dimbools noting measurable fall. The Osteorotogi er area reports modest amounts while other local points vary, reflecting a light to moderate wet spell across the district.
A two-vehicle crash on Wawains Road Horsham at 11:15 involved a car and another vehicle traveling opposite. Both drivers escaped serious injury. the car sustained side guards and head gear damage. Local political note mentions a Country Party vacancy and a prospective candidate, Mr A Be Car, AV, of Howroopki.
Rain fell heavily last weekend across Marsham township and outlying districts, delaying harvest and soaking fields. Farmers reported soil saturated, plowing slowed, and some sowing postponed as weather shifts constrain spring fieldwork.
Representatives of organisations linked to the late Rennison attend the unveiling of a memorial window in his honour. The service featured anthems and tributes describing Rennison as a devoted church servant with wide community involvement and leadership in Masonic, Rotary, ANA, and church activities.
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